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Course InformationSST 2230 - Academic World HistoryTeacher Contact InformationMr. Thomas Bannistertbannister@(610) 326-5105 ex. 6005Course DescriptionThis is a survey of western and non-western history from the age of revolutions to the present. Topics include: the Industrial Revolution, Nationalism, Imperialism, World War I, interwar years, World War II, the Cold War, the post World War II years, and the interdependence of the modern world. Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes - Critical analysis of historical content- political, social, economic, diplomatic, intellectual, cultural history and historiography - Analyzing and interpreting primary sources- this will include documentary material, maps, graphs, statistical tables, pictures, political cartoons, and art. - Think-pair-share discussion of readings, reporting out to class - Frequent reaction essays in response to primary and secondary sources - Occasional short presentations - DILE initiative, digitally-based projectsRequired Textbooks and MaterialsText: Beck, Black, et. al., Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ( See Schoology page for on-line link to text)Suggested Course MaterialsA folder with pockets and a writing utensil should be brought to class every day. All supplemental materials provided in class must be brought to class each day until further notice from the teacher.Laptops should be brought to class on a daily basis.Academic CalendarQuarter 1 – Text - Beck, Chapters 7-10, 20. Topics – Industrialization, reaction, & unrest; Nationalism in EuropeQuarter 2 – Text – Beck, Chapters 10-14Topics – World War I & post-war settlement; Russian Revolution & the Soviet UnionQuarter 3 – Text – Beck, Chapters 15 - 17Topics – Inter-war years, World War II, the Cold WarQuarter 4 – Text – Beck, Chapters 18-ics – Post World War II: Asia, Africa, Middle East; Communist collapse, Global interdependence These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the teacherGrading Guidelines Grading practices are located on page 22-24 in the student handbook. STUDENT HANDBOOKGrades will be based on a weighted system based on the following percentage:Demonstrating Knowledge and Skills:80% - Assessment (tests, quizzes, projects) Building Knowledge and Skills 20% - Homework & classworkGrading Scale: 100-97→A+→4.3396.9-93→A→4.0092.9-90→A-→3.6789.9-87→B+→3.3386.9-83→B→3.0082.9-80→B-→2.6779.9-77→C+→2.3376.9-73→C→2.0072.9-70→C-→1.6769.9-67→D+→1.3366.9-65→D→1.0064.9 and below→FTechnologyStudents will use technology in a variety of ways, including web quests, common formative assessments, and accessing the online text. Students will be given codes to access the text on line at home. Students will not be assigned a hard copy of the text, but will be required to complete assignments by accessing the text on line. Special arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis for those who cannot access the online textStudent Conduct & DisciplineExpectations of High School StudentsAs teenagers approach adulthood, it is important that they assume more personal and academic responsibility.?The following are expectations of all high school students. ● bring their textbook, notebook, and writing utensil to class each day. ? ● bring to school a fully charged laptop in the school provided laptop case. ? ● be responsible to write down their own homework assignments. ? ● regularly monitor their grades in Power School. ? ● share their academic progress and achievements with their parents/guardians. ? ● be responsible to complete their own work with minimal parental assistance. ? ● return from an absence and take the initiative to ask their teacher for make-up work on the day they return to ?school. ? ● notify teachers in advance to receive assignments for a planned absence from school. ? ● approach their teacher directly with questions when they recognize that they are having difficulty with material. ?Academic Integrity See Student Handbook for academic integrity. All rules and regulations established in the handbook apply in class. ................
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